Paul Leidy
Paul Leidy (born November 13, 1813 in Hemlock , Columbia County , Pennsylvania , † September 11, 1877 in Danville , Pennsylvania) was an American politician . Between 1857 and 1859 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
Paul Leidy attended the public schools in his home country and then completed an apprenticeship in tailoring. He also taught as a teacher in Danville for several years. After a subsequent law degree and his admission as a lawyer in 1837, he began to work in Danville in this profession. From 1852 to 1857 he was a district attorney in the local Montour County . At the same time he embarked on a political career as a member of the Democratic Party .
After the death of MP John Gallagher Montgomery , Leidy was elected to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC when he was due for election to the twelfth seat of Pennsylvania , where he took up his new mandate on December 7, 1857. Since he was not confirmed in 1858, he could only end the current legislative period in Congress until March 3, 1859 . This was shaped by the events leading up to the civil war .
After his time in the US House of Representatives, Paul Leidy practiced again as a lawyer. He died on September 11, 1877 in Danville, where he was also buried.
Web links
- Paul Leidy in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- Paul Leidy in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| John Gallagher Montgomery |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (12th constituency) December 7, 1857 - March 3, 1859 |
George W. Scranton |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Leidy, Paul |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 13, 1813 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hemlock , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 11, 1877 |
| Place of death | Danville , Pennsylvania |